Still feel Amy is overrated and derivative. An actual doo-wop album would have better. I think her popularity was influenced by the contrast of other artists at the time and later by the tragedy of her death. I found nothing innovative in her vocals or music (given that some tracks were direct samples). Overall a “good” to “okay” album, but not 1001-worthy.
Excellent harmonies and lush story telling. The influence of the Beatles is evident in the horns sections of certain tracks of the album recorded in Abbey Road studios. The final track “Time of the Season” is the quintessential psychedelic groove. An album worthy of its place on this list.
This album is by all interpretations, a transitional album both in its date of release (at the end of the 60s the cusp of the 1970s) and in the style of songs. the first half of the album has groovy funk rhythms that would become the bedrock of the 1970s soul funk genre while the second half of the album is the classic Motown sounds that the Temptations were known for.
The first album in the generator that made me say “YYEESSS!!” when I saw it pop up. One of the greatest rap groups of all time, OutKast redefines the genre in this album. A mixture of tracks and interludes, some go hard, others humorous. There’s an undertone of joy in this album. I wish music videos were part of the 1001 experience as OutKast masterfully paired film with lyrics in Ms Jackson and BOB. Andre was right, “the South’s got something to say!”
“Experimental noise album”
One of the best debut albums in rock history. It defined the sound of 70’s rock.
Deserves to be on the best 100 albums let alone 1001. Kate Bush wrote, recorded, and produced this album in her private studio in her barn. Layering the vocals, synthesizer, and sound effects herself. Always innovative and ahead of her time, this album’s influence can be heard in artists to come a decade later like Bjork, Fiona Apple, and Tori Amos and less obvious artists like Placebo, Radiohead, and Big Boi.
Just not a Stones fan but otherwise okay. Sounds like a working man cosplay album. Only diamond is sympathy for the devil.
Surprised how much I enjoy this album. The pageantry of the first number is evident, an overture meant to be performed live.
Even at 26 Rod has the gravelly, textured voice and the reflective, sentimental lyrics of someone much older. The acoustic and steel guitars give an unpolished but lovely, sincere sound.
I’m not a fan of the genre myself but can understand the appreciation of this album.
First album to come up from Africa. Delightful surprise
The influence on future bans like NIN and Rammstein is evident. An innovative, early industrial album.
Irish folk songs to a “punk” music. Meh.
The album when “Bowie became Bowie.” As always, Bowie is ahead of his time in this 1971 album era hose influence can be heard years later
Meh.
Meh.
Meh.
Absolutely deserves its place on the list. A pivotal album that defined rock for the decade.
Okay to good album. But I won’t add it to my permanent list.
It’s hard to define the line between innovative homage and derivative hack. This is on the wrong side of that line.
It’s one of those albums with such esoteric lyrics that critics claim they love it just so they don’t feel stupid.
Too bad they turned out to be rapists.
Fitting that this is the album the day after her passing. Her purity of spirit shines through with her bell clear voice.
Good background music
Cool Brazilian vibes to chill to
One minute tracks with only a refrain, perfect background for that coffee shop scene in your indie film project
Nice 80s album. Good to keep in rotation but nothing innovative or mind blowing
Great album, one of the pioneers of New Wave and early influence on 80s iconic groups like Duran Duran.
If I wanted to listen to sucky 90s music I’d listen to Moby
The upside of punk is that most songs are less than two minutes.
Unadorned with no bells and whistles or fancy production splashes. This album is stripped down and all the more beautiful for it.
Mezzanine is better
How many punk albums are on this list? Too many.
Always liked them better than Green Day
I appreciate the diversity of rap styles but just not my jam.
The range of styles and orchestrations across their career is evident. Each album was different and ever evolving sound and exploration.
Amazing album. One of his best
I don’t get the hype. Sure it took time and skill but it was soulless.
Derivative and trite.
Unexpected delight. Great blend of soul, funk, and hip hop.
No.
I can easily see the progenitor of heavy metal in this 1971 album. While aqualung is a classic Jethro Tull still should never have beat Metallica for the Grammy years later.
Great psychedelic rock
A wonderful album; more than just its most well-known hit “hallelujah.”
